One of the great rituals out here is ending the day with your toes in the sand and a cold drink while the sun drops into the Gulf. We're lucky to have a few classic beach bars within a short walk or drive. Here's where a local goes.
Sunset Beach: the local heart
The quiet southern tip of Treasure Island — Sunset Beach — punches above its weight for beach bars. Caddy's on the Beach is the anchor: picnic tables right on the sand, a big menu, live music and one of the best sunset views around. Just up the street, Ka'Tiki is the more low-key, tiki-shack spot the surfers and regulars love. Together they're the reason a lot of us never leave this end of the island.
Around John's Pass
A few minutes north, John's Pass in Madeira Beach has a cluster of waterfront bars and restaurants along the boardwalk, where you can watch the boats come and go with a drink in hand. It's a bit livelier and touristy in the best way — great for a change of scene and some people-watching after a beach day.
How to do it like a local
Go for the sunset, not the schedule. Check who has live music that night, get there before the sun starts dropping to claim a table on the sand, and order something cold and simple. And if you're staying in one of our Sunset Beach homes, the best part is you can walk home afterward — no driving required.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best beach bars on Treasure Island?+
On the Sunset Beach end of Treasure Island, Caddy's on the Beach is the classic — right on the sand with live music and sunset views — and Ka'Tiki is the low-key local tiki spot nearby. John's Pass in neighboring Madeira Beach also has a cluster of waterfront bars.
Where is the best place to watch the sunset with a drink near Treasure Island?+
The bars along Sunset Beach at the south end of Treasure Island, such as Caddy's on the Beach, offer drinks and food right on the sand with open Gulf sunset views.
Are there beach bars you can walk to from Sunset Beach rentals?+
Yes. Several of our Sunset Beach homes are within walking distance of the local beach bars, so you can enjoy sunset drinks and live music and simply stroll home.
